• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 675.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon L820 advantages over Nikon P1000

  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 540 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    84 mm vs 181 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    470g vs 1415g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon P1000 advantages over Nikon L820

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    3,000 mm vs 675 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    6 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Record-breaking 24-3000mm optical zoom lens with surprisingly good optical performance; Good image quality at low ISOs; VR works well; Fast AF in good lighting; RAW image capture.

  • Tiny sensor struggles with low-light/high ISO image quality; Lens dims quickly as you zoom; Sluggish low-light AF; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Shallow buffer depth; Poor battery life.

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon L810

Nikon L820
Nikon L810
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon L820 vs Nikon L810

Nikon P1000
Nikon L810
  • $1097
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon L810

Compared to Samsung WB100

Nikon L820
Samsung WB100
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB100

Nikon P1000
Samsung WB100
  • $1097
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB100

Compared to Fujifilm S8600

Nikon L820
Fujifilm S8600
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon L820 vs Fujifilm S8600

Nikon P1000
Fujifilm S8600
  • $1097
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm S8600

Compared to Nikon P900

Nikon L820
Nikon P900
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $597
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon L820 vs Nikon P900

Nikon P1000
Nikon P900
  • $1097
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability
  • $597
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900

Compared to Nikon P950

Nikon L820
Nikon P950
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $797
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon L820 vs Nikon P950

Nikon P1000
Nikon P950
  • $1097
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $797
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

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